Ford Transit Connect vs Dodge Nitro Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 vs 2011 catalog dimensions. Ford Transit Connect · Dodge Nitro
- Length173.9 in – 189.7 in
- Height72.0 in – 72.8 in
- Wheelbase104.8 in – 120.6 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in – 6.4 in
- Curb weight3,505 lb – 3,968 lb
- Width72.2 in
- Dodge Nitro width73.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Dodge Nitro is 2.9 in shorter (181.8 in vs 178.9 in)
- Width: Ford Transit Connect is 0.9 in narrower (72.2 in vs 73.1 in)
- Height: Ford Transit Connect is 2.5 in taller (72.4 in vs 69.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Transit Connect has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (112.7 in vs 108.8 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Nitro is 336 lb heavier (3,737 lb vs 4,072 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Dodge Nitro is 336 lb heavier (3,737 lb vs 4,072 lb)
- Wheelbase: Ford Transit Connect has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (112.7 in vs 108.8 in)
- Height: Ford Transit Connect is 2.5 in taller (72.4 in vs 69.9 in)
- Length: Dodge Nitro is 2.9 in shorter (181.8 in vs 178.9 in)
- Width: Ford Transit Connect is 0.9 in narrower (72.2 in vs 73.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageDodge Nitro — Dodge Nitro is shorter by 2.9 in Check garage fit for Ford Transit Connect · garage fit for Dodge Nitro
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Transit Connect — Ford Transit Connect is narrower by 0.9 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Transit Connect | Dodge Nitro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 181.8 in | 178.9 in | 2.9 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 73.1 in | 0.9 in |
| Height | 72.4 in | 69.9 in | 2.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.7 in | 108.8 in | 3.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.2 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,737 lb | 4,072 lb | 336 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 173.9 in – 189.7 in).
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